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Posted: Jun 24, 2025

5 Reasons Why: Never Skip Yearly Physicals

Those yearly check-ups are crucial—and summer is the perfect time

As school starts and schedules get busier and busier, don’t forget to make the time for your child’s annual check-up. From toddler to teenager, the yearly doctor visit is an important part of monitoring your child’s growth and development—and keeping them healthy in the long-term.

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Posted: Jun 17, 2025

What Is A “Tumor Board”? Meeting the SMH Cancer Team.

How multidisciplinary care conferences engineer better outcomes for cancer patients

Cancer is a complex disease. In fact, it’s not one disease at all, but several different diseases masquerading under one name. And each one is unique. To treat the most difficult cancers, the best physicians work as part of a much wider team.

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Posted: Jun 3, 2025

A Hundred Years of Heart

Historic highlights in cardiac surgery and the rise of cutting-edge care in Sarasota.

For the majority of human history, conventional wisdom told physicians and surgeons that operating on the human heart was impossible. We’ve come a long way.

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Posted: May 27, 2025

Practical Hurricane Prep for Florida Families

Keep calm before the storm with this step-by-step checklist

With hurricane season upon us, take stock now and be prepared for any sudden storms that may arise. Follow these basic guidelines for effective emergency prep and you can keep your calm, knowing you and your loved ones are ready.

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Posted: May 20, 2025

Know The Signs of Skin Cancer

Stay on top of your spots with this easy guide

Most skin cancers are easily treatable if caught early - but can be deadly if ignored. Know the signs and learn how to identify symptoms of the most common skin cancers, so you can stay on top of your spots and keep enjoying the sunshine.

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